The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Nixon Elementary School
Nixon Elementary School is a regular public charter school in Montgomery, Alabama, serving children from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It operates under the Montgomery County school district. The student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic population and very few white students. A very high share of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals, placing the school in a context of concentrated economic need. The school is small enough that a parent might expect a familiar, community-oriented feel, though the neighborhood setting in Montgomery’s zip code 36104 is urban and largely car-dependent outside a revitalized downtown core.
On the 2024–25 Alabama state assessments, Nixon’s proficiency rates fell well below typical levels. In English language arts, just over a quarter of third and fourth graders scored proficient, and slightly fewer than a quarter of fifth graders did. In math, the picture was steeper: about one in five third and fifth graders reached proficiency, while fewer than one in ten fourth graders did. Science results for fourth graders were similarly low, with fewer than one in ten proficient. Overall, when all tested subjects and grades are combined into a single proficiency index, Nixon placed in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Montgomery County. Only one year of state data was available, so no trend could be examined. A parent considering the school should speak with staff about the academic support and intervention programs in place, as the scores point to a student population that faces significant academic challenges.
Because Nixon serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, and course access were not available. Similarly, no information was provided about special education services, English learner supports, or any specific program offerings such as arts, music, or gifted tracks. The school’s charter status means it operates with a degree of autonomy from the district, but no additional details about its charter mission, curriculum focus, or authorizer were included. A parent would need to contact the school directly to learn about enrichment options, class sizes, teacher qualifications, and the school’s approach to instruction.
The housing market in the school’s immediate area is among the more affordable in the state. Home values are well below the Alabama median, and rents, while modest, consume a relatively manageable share of typical household income for the area. The city of Montgomery itself is a mid-sized state capital with a blend of government employment, a large Air Force base, higher education institutions, and automotive manufacturing. Downtown has seen revitalization and new urbanist development along the Alabama River, but most of the city, including the Nixon neighborhood, remains auto-oriented. No recent changes in the Montgomery County district—such as boundary shifts, program launches, or leadership transitions—were publicly reported in the available research.
In summary, Nixon Elementary serves a high-poverty, predominantly Black and Hispanic student body in a mid-sized Southern capital. Its state test results are low, and parents will want to inquire about academic interventions and supports. The school’s charter status and the district’s broader context offer some potential for programming differentiation, but concrete details are sparse. The surrounding community provides stable, affordable housing and a diversified local economy, though walkability is limited outside the downtown core. This is a school where a family should invest time in visiting and asking detailed questions about how the school helps students who enter below grade level to progress.
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